Home
Canton South Middle School - Grades 6-8
4404 Cleveland Ave, South, Canton OH 44707 • Hours: 7:30 a.m. (tardy bell) - 2:25 p.m.
Phone: 330-484-8015 Fax: 330-484-8033
Drop off and Pick Up Procedures
Quick Links
Panel Choices Container
CSMS News & Events
The Canton Local School District announces the retirement of Victoria Hessey, Director of Special Services, after nearly six years of dedicated service. Her departure coincides with a district-wide leadership realignment for the 2025-2026 school year to enhance student support and academic programs.
Jaimie Brown will step into the newly created role of Chief Academic Officer, overseeing an integrated student services department with support from Melissa Kalb, Allison Pfaus, and Ann Bartley. Bartley, currently principal of Faircrest Memorial Elementary, will transition to the central office as Title and Reading Services Coordinator, prompting a formal search for her successor. Nick Stepanovich will take on the role of Chief Operations Officer, overseeing multiple departments.
Click here for the full announcement https://www.cantonlocal.org/news-details
ParentSquare is the official communications platform for the Canton Local School District! Your child's teachers, school and coaches use ParentSquare for all parent communication, including absence notifications!
Activating your account: If you did not receive an activation email, please visit parentsquare.com/signin, enter your email address (the same email you use for Home Access Center) in the Sign Up/Create Password section, and click 'Go'. You will receive a verification email to confirm your account.
If you need assistance setting up your account, please get in touch with us through our PS help desk or access resources at cantonlocal.org/parents/parentsquare-parent-resources
Our CSHS counselors presented the options and opportunities for eighth graders transitioning to high school.


